How do I connect a piano keyboard to the computer to play midi files?

Question

I have a Yamaha PSR 85 Synthesyser, and I've never really known if I can hook it up to the computer to download midi files... How exactly does it work?

Answer 1

Look here for info:

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/KnowledgeBase/KnowledgebaseDrillDownBrowse/0,,CTID%253D400580,00.html?TextKeyword=&selectAreas=400520

Answer 2

You need what are called "MIDI" cables. Check your keyboard's owners manual to be sure it has MIDI ports. The cable (I bought mine 4 years ago) costs $50 and comes with software to connect your keyboard to your PC's I/O port (be sure you have that too) or game port. Your I/O port is a 9 pin connector on the back of your PC (the game port is usually by the sound card). Unfortunately, some computers are being manufactured without these ports.

Answer 3

Magix, a German software company, has a program called Midi Studio and if you have the input cable, it'll set you right.